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Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH · Public · Large suburb · Website

Wright State University-Main Campus campus
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Admission rate
96%
Open
Average net price
$13,715
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings
$53,497
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Wright State University-Main Campus is a public college in Dayton, OH with 6,762 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $13,715 per year ($10,538 for families earning under $30,000). 42% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,497 ten years after enrolling.

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Admissions

Admission rate
96%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
8,894
Fall 2023
Admitted
8,463
Fall 2023
Yield
17%
of admitted students enrolled

What Wright State University-Main Campus looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testConsidered

Cost

Cost of attendance
$24,829
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$12,268
Out-of-state tuition
$22,452

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$10,538
  • $30–48k$9,578
  • $48–75k$10,814
  • $75–110k$16,791
  • $110k+$20,501

Get a personal estimate with Wright State University-Main Campus's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
42%
Freshman retention
68%
Median earnings
$53,497
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$21,057
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
6,762
Student–faculty ratio
16:1
Receive Pell grants
38%
  • White67%
  • Hispanic5%
  • Black12%
  • Asian3%

Wright State University-Main Campus FAQ

What is Wright State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?+

Wright State University-Main Campus admits 96% of applicants, which makes it open.

Is Wright State University-Main Campus test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Wright State University-Main Campus?+

In Fall 2023, 8,894 students applied to Wright State University-Main Campus and 8,463 were admitted; 1,463 enrolled.

Does Wright State University-Main Campus consider legacy status?+

No. Wright State University-Main Campus reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Wright State University-Main Campus require an essay?+

Wright State University-Main Campus reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Wright State University-Main Campus cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $24,829 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,715.

What is Wright State University-Main Campus's graduation rate?+

42% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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